Implementing e-Services in Lagos State, Nigeria: the interplay of Cultural Perceptions and Working Practices during an automation initiative: Nigeria e-government culture and working practices

Jyoti Choudrie, Efpraxia Zamani, Emeka Umeoji, Adebola Emmanuel

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Abstract

The public sector’s adoption of Information and Communication Technologies is often seen as a way of increasing efficiency. However, developing public e-Services involves a series of organisational and social complexities. In this paper, we examine the organisational issues of implementing an ERP system, which was designed and developed within the context of Lagos State’s e-Services project. By doing so, we showcase the impact of organisational cultural perceptions and working practices of individuals. Our findings illustrate the strong role of cultural dimensions, particularly those pertaining to religion and multi-ethnicity. Our study provides insights to international organisations and governments alike toward project policy formulation within the context of ICT-based initiatives and reforms that aim to bring forward developmental progress.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)646-657
JournalGovernment Information Quarterly
Volume34
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 23 Nov 2017

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